Challow White Rice

Posted for zwt6 na/me leg of tour.

Begin rinsing the rice 1 / 2 hour before you are ready to start cooking it.

Place the rice in a large fine sieve.

Run under cold water , shaking the grains , until the water runs clear.

Drain well and place in large bowl.

Fill the bowl with cold water over the level of the rice.

Let stand for 30 minutes.

Pre-heat the oven to 350f.

Add the water to a dutch oven and sprinkle with a little of the salt.

Bring the water to a boil.

Drain the rice and add the additional water to the pot.

Stir in the rice all at once and stir one time.

Bring back to a boil and cook about 7 minutes , or until rice is soft to the bite.

Drain and return to pot.

In a small bowl , dissolve the remaining salt in hot water.

Add the oil to the salt water and mix well.

Add this mixture to the rice , using a back and forth motion , until the rice is covered.

Add the cumin seeds and cardamom.

Using a wide , flat wooden spoon , mix by lifting a section of the rice and shaking back into the pot.

Repeat .

basmati rice, water, salt, cooking oil, cumin seeds, cardamom